Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2026

Explore in 2026 with a relaxed journey through the Andes and Atacama Desert. Enjoy easy archaeological visits and stunning landscapes with minimal effort. Perfect for comfort seekers, this trip blends culture and nature in , part of . Plan for 2027 too!

This full-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina lets you explore the Southern Andes Mountain Range on an off-road adventure. Explore the view of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), a little wonder that hides at the bottom of a valley, from Garibaldi Pass. Continue onward in a 4x4 vehicle through the forest and across rivers toward the shore of Fagnano Lake.

On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.

Learn about life on the Uros floating islands by kayak, in and around Lake Titicaca. Rowing 1 hour and 30 minutes approx, through a variety of landscapes, visit the strange island of rock formations popularly known as Devil's Island.

The Osorno and Petrohue Waterfall Day-Tour is the perfect program for those who love the outdoors. Discover the mysteries hidden in the Cordillera de Los Andes and its majestic Osorno Volcano, one of the highest peaks in southern Chile. Visit Llanquihue Lake, fish for trout at Río Pescado waterfalls, and take pictures of the beautiful Lake of All Saints.

See one of the clearest night skies on a half-day stargazing tour in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Travel to a quiet spot away from city lights and use 16-inch telescopes to view planets, stars, and galaxies. Learn to read the sky with the naked eye as a local guide shares science facts and stories from Atacama culture.

Experience an exciting full-day private tour of Mirador del Condor. Explore Tarawasi's ancient observatory. Then head to Chonta village for a scenic hike to the Condor viewpoint, 3,400 meters high. Experience the stunning Andean condor flight and spot eagles, hawks, and more. Return to Cusco afterward.

Experience the wonders of Vida Wasi, a micro-city of love and hope in Latin America. Explore its beautiful facilities, including a chapel, amphitheater, hospital, and biogarden. Immerse yourself in social work and enjoy a delightful drink at the Cultural Center.

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

Start your adventure in San Pedro de Atacama by driving an hour to the ancient archaeological site of Yerbas Buenas. For an hour and a half, walk around the petroglyphs which date back approximately 10,000 years. Embark on another half-day tour of Rainbow Valley, home to colorful mineral-rich rock formations.

Experience the joy and thrill of sandboarding at Mars Valley in the beautiful Bolivian Altiplano! On a day off from the salt mines, be taken to the best sand dunes in town. Descend an incredible 400 feet (120 meters) on a sandboard. Take home unforgettable memories of this surreal landscape and its deep red color contrasted by its rich dark hue.

Experience the highlights of Buenos Aires on a 4-hour city tour which includes visits to typical neighborhoods like La Boca, Palermo, Recoleta, the Colon Theater, the National Congress, and the Presidential Palace.